Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Northwestern Mutual Sustainability and Impact: Delivering Financial Security

Northwestern Mutual

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

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Science in Action: Kenvue Research Driving Real-Life Solutions

Kenvue

Research, Reports & Publications

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kohler Co. Receives 2023 EPA WaterSense® Sustained Excellence Award

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Kohler Co. with a 2023 WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award for the company’s continual efforts to innovate water-efficient plumbing products, promote water conservation.

Energy

Whirlpool Corporation Helps Build Foundation for Cross-platform Home Appliance Connectivity

Whirlpool Corporation announced its support for the newly launched Matter 1.2 smart home connectivity update. This update is the first step in bringing major appliances from the kitchen and laundry room into the Matter ecosystem.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IBM Furthers Commitment to Climate Action Through New Sustainability Projects and Free Training in Green and Technology Skills for Vulnerable Communities

As vulnerable communities worldwide continue to suffer outsized effects of climate change, IBM is empowering innovators with cutting-edge technologies and training.

Diversity & Inclusion

Entergy Announces New Partnership To Address the Racial Wealth Gap, Empower HBCU Students for Future Success

At a press conference today, Entergy launched a new initiative – The Power of Prosperity – a partnership with Single Stop and Stackwell to support Historically Black College and University, or HBCU, students to ensure their success and position them to build generational wealth.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Water Running Out in Gaza

All remaining water infrastructure will be shut down as of Nov. 16, threatening the lives of millions and cutting off access to internet.

Energy

Pepco Reminds Customers To Stay Vigilant To Prevent Scams

Pepco and more than 100 U.S. and Canadian energy companies are taking the opportunity to join Utilities United Against Scams as part of International Fraud Awareness Week, Nov. 12-18 and remind customers to be vigilant and on the lookout for imposters using energy-related scams.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Live Más Scholarship Returns With $10 Million on the Line for Passionate Youth Leaders

The Taco Bell Foundation announced the opening of its ninth annual Live Más Scholarship (LMS) application, offering up to $10 million to enable the next generation of leaders to pursue their passion and ignite change in their community.

Events, Media & Communications

WHC Recognizes Excellence in Insect Hotel Construction

WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council) announces the winners of its 2023 Insect Hotel Challenge.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cintas Opens New Cleanroom Facility in Milwaukee Area

Cintas Corporation held a grand opening ceremony at its newest Cleanroom facility, located outside of Milwaukee. The state-of-the-art facility in Menomonee Falls creates additional capacity in Cintas’ national Cleanroom footprint.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx-Donated Shipping Delivers Much-Needed Aid to Central America

Outreach Aid to the Americas (OAA) effectively mobilizes resources and partners for relief and preparedness, advocacy, and sustainable development, responding to the needs of the most vulnerable people and communities in Latin America.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rise Up: Rise League Receives 75for75 Sports Matter Grant

In middle school, Dmitri Thompson got noticed by a former professional basketball player who was starting a seventh grade Amateur Athletic Union team. This opened a world of opportunities in both basketball and business for him and his brother, Dwight.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CEO of Migros Ticaret and CGF Board Member Champions Employee Wellbeing

As part of the CGF 2023 Year of Employee Wellbeing Campaign, Özgür Tort CEO of Migros Ticaret & member of the CGF Board of Directors, led an online masterclass session to share how Migros Ticaret is engaged in boosting the health and wellbeing, not only for their employees in HQ,

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Supply Chain Management at Quest Diagnostics

Our global suppliers play a significant role in enabling us to deliver safe and high-quality services to patients.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Southern Company Gas Announces Election of Two New Board Members

Southern Company Gas recently announced its board of directors has elected Bradley J. Henderson, CEO of P33 Chicago and Eric S. Smith, vice chair of BMO Bank to join the board, effective Oct. 15.

Environment

Ceres Calls for Greater Ambition and Action in the Wake of Sobering National Climate Assessment

Ceres President and CEO Mindy Lubber issued the following statement today following the release of the fifth National Climate Assessment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Albertsons Companies' Associate Selected as a 2023 Progressive Grocer GenNext Winner

We're pleased to celebrate Melissa Kral, Sr. Manager of Sustainability, for being selected as a 2023 Progressive Grocer GenNext winner! The GenNext program honors emerging grocery leaders who have demonstrated a high level of commitment to a career in the food retailing industry

Diversity & Inclusion

Employees’ Military Expertise Helps SCE Manage Risks to Grid

From a small town in southern Louisiana to the jungles of Latin America, Bryan Landry had quite the journey before joining Southern California Edison- Opens in new window. At 17, he enlisted in the Louisiana Army

Innovation & Technology

Lenovo Opens New Global Innovation Centre in Budapest

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) announced the Europe based Innovation Centre specializing in HPC and AI, will now operate with enhanced customer experience from the in-house manufacturing facility in Budapest.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Leaders in Sustainability Needed: Judge the Environment+Energy Leader Awards

Environment+Energy Leader, a leading B2B news website dedicated to sustainability and energy management, is currently seeking a handful of seasoned executives to join this year’s prestigious panel of judges for the current E+E Leader Awards season, now in its 12th year.

Research, Reports & Publications

What US Companies Need To Know About Shifting Global ESG Landscape (and, Yes, That New SEC Rule)

The recent passage of climate disclosure legislation in California is shining a spotlight on the need for U.S. companies to prepare now for increasingly stringent reporting regulation.

Responsible Production & Consumption

A Better Way To Manage Produced Water

A key partner in recycling produced water is Endpoint Industrial Controls. Headquartered in Loveland, Colorado, the company is part of the Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) PartnerNetwork™ program and uses Rockwell technologies to create end customer solutions.

Events, Media & Communications

Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders Share Open Letter to World Leaders for COP28

This letter is being released ahead of COP28 by the World Economic Forum on behalf of the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Regions Bank Named Military Friendly® Employer for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Regions Bank on Friday announced it has been designated as a 2024 Military Friendly® Employer by Military Friendly®, an organization that measures the commitment of companies to create professional opportunities that leverage military experience.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whole Planet Foundation Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Honorees

Whole Planet Foundation’s Hall of Fame recognizes the volunteers, fundraisers, supporters and microfinance partners who have gone above and beyond to help us reach more entrepreneurs living in poverty.

Innovation & Technology

How Small Business Entrepreneurs Can Level Up With AI

GoDaddy thinks GenAI has democratized access to this information, and by using this technology, small businesses now have a resource that provides them with precise information collected from vast amounts of data that they can use to propel their business forward.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  2. Subaru Love Promise: Education
    Subaru believes that all students deserve an equal and fair opportunity at a quality education. Through our partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org...
  3. GoDaddy | Customers
    GoDaddy is the world’s largest services platform for entrepreneurs around the globe. We’re on a mission to empower our worldwide community of 20+...
  4. Antea Group Webinars and Events
    Come learn from Antea Group experts on a variety of topics. We produce webinars monthly and attend events regularly to keep in touch with current and...
  5. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  6. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  7. 2025: Entergy helps customers beat the heat
    This summer, Entergy helped our customers across our service area beat the heat this summer through a number of initiatives aimed to help them save...
  8. Technology & Engineering Education
    We aim to inspire and cultivate the next generation of engineers and inventors by supporting organizations that foster innovation in education...
  9. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  10. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  11. People
    Empowering Team Members, focusing on safety, and strengthening our communities.
  12. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  13. Southwire 2024 Sustainability Report
    Southwire was founded in 1950 with the goal of bringing electric light to people who needed it. In 2025, as we celebrate the 75-year history of our...
  14. Special Economic Zones
    Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.
  15. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
    At Franklin Templeton, we are proud of our commitment to communities where we live and work. Each year, we engage with hundreds of organizations...